Published:
6:00 AM December 25, 2020
Happisburgh in North Norfolk. NNDC is warning people to stay safe if heading the are s coastline this Christmas
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People are being urged to stay safe and check the weather forecast before heading to the North Norfolk coast over Christmas ahead of conditions which could increase the chance of cliff falls.
North Norfolk District Council has said strong north easterly winds forecast for the county may increase the possibility of cliff falls and lower beach levels.
As a result, the council is warning people to take extra care, check tide times before setting out and avoid walking to close to the cliff edge if they are heading to area s beaches or coastline.
Flooding in Kenninghall on Wednesday, December 23. Picture: Lottie Thurgar
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People in Norfolk are today being urged not to travel unless its essential after firefighters took more than 300 calls relating to flooding in just 12 hours.
Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service are still dealing with a number of incidents across the county with South Norfolk particularly badly affected by flooding.
At its height more than 50 fire engines were deployed to various incidents across the county
The A11 is closed at the A1075 junction at Thetford while the A140 at Long Stratton is just about passable after being flooded.